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Black 5.25 inch tray-loading combo drive with black front bezel

Lite-On

Lite-On SOHC-5236V DVD burner

SKU CH-Y73Z-PN0Z3 MPN SOHC-5236V

A 5.25-inch combo drive that writes CD-R at 52X and CD-RW at 32X while reading DVD-ROM at 16X and CD-ROM at 52X over ATAPI/E-IDE

  • Interface typeATAPI/E-IDE
  • Form factor5.25 in (13.3 cm)
  • Dvd-rom access time140 ms
  • CD-ROM access time120 ms
  • Cache memory1.5 MB
  • Transfer speedCD Family:7800 KB/sec maximum by CAV DVD Family:21600 KB/sec
  • Fast CD-R burning at 52X speed
  • Reliable CD-RW rewriting at 32X speed
  • Quick DVD-ROM reading at 16X speed
  • SMART-BURN prevents buffer underrun errors
  • 5 MB cache boosts data throughput

Combo drive for legacy systems

The Lite-On SOHC-5236V is a 5.25-inch internal combo drive with an ATAPI/E-IDE interface. It reads DVD-ROM discs at 16X and CD-ROM discs at 52X while writing CD-R media at 52X and CD-RW media at 32X. The tray-load mechanism and black bezel suit older desktop builds running Windows 98 through Vista.

Capacity and headroom

A 1.5MB buffer works with SMART-BURN to prevent buffer underrun errors during recording. The drive handles CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM single and dual-layer discs including PTP and OTP formats, plus DVD-R media at 3.9GB and 4.7GB capacities. It does not write DVD media, so builders needing DVD authoring must look elsewhere.

Thermals noise and power

The ABS mechanism reduces vibration and noise during high-speed rotation. SMART-X adjusts extraction speed for CD-DA, VCD and DVD reads based on host request rate and disc quality. System requirements call for a Pentium 4 1.3GHz CPU, 128MB RAM and a hard drive with sub-20ms access time plus 650MB free space.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLITE-ON
Model nameSOHC-5236 V
Product typeCombo Drive
Panel colorBlack
Performance
Transfer speedCD Family:7800 KB/sec maximum by CAV
DVD Family:21600 KB/sec maximum by CAV
Storage
Cache memory1.5 MB
CD-R write speed52X
CD-RW rewrite speed32X
DVD-ROM speed16X
CD-ROM speed52X
Loading mechanismTray
Ports & slots
Interface typeATAPI/E-IDE
Size & build
Form factor5.25 in (13.3 cm)
Shipping weight0.75 kg
Package size171 × 146 × 44 mm
Compatibility
Supported platformsWorks with Windows Vista
Supported operating systemsWindows 98/ ME/ 2000/ XP
In the box
In the boxSee pictures for details
More details
Dvd-rom access time140 ms
CD-ROM access time120 ms

Questions about this item

Will this 5.25" ATAPI/E-IDE combo drive fit and work alongside an older Pentium 4 system I still use?

The drive uses a 5.25" form factor with ATAPI/E-IDE interface and requires a Pentium 4 1.3 GHz CPU with 128 MB RAM, matching period-correct builds.

How can I confirm the SOHC-5236V is reading and writing at its rated speeds after installation?

The SMART-BURN feature automatically adjusts writing strategy and runs OPC for optimal quality, while SMART-X sets the fastest safe extraction speed for each disc.

Does the retail box include cables, mounting screws or burning software, or must I source them separately?

Package contents are shown in the product pictures; the specifications list only the drive unit itself with tray-load mechanism and black bezel.

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